Understanding Global Underdevelopment and Decolonization
Understanding Global Underdevelopment
Underdevelopment is a set of circumstances that make life miserable for a very large population. Underdevelopment possesses characteristics that define this situation.
Dependence Abroad
The economy of these countries is based on the export of raw materials and importing manufactured goods. This creates significant inequalities in the distribution of wealth. The World Bank developed a classification of countries based on per capita income:
- Low-income countries:
Roman Housing: Countryside and City Dwellings
Roman Housing: Countryside and City
Rural Housing
Three main types of housing existed in the Roman countryside:
- The Urban Village (residence of the large landowner)
- The Large Farm (Villa Rustica)
- The Family Home (Domus)
The Family Home (Domus)
These houses were typically inward-facing, with few or no windows, a single door, and usually only one story. They were built around a partially covered patio called an atrium, which provided light and air to the rooms of the house. These rooms included:
- Cubicula
Types of Tourism: Sun, Nature, Culture, and More
Types of Tourism
Sun and Beach Tourism
Mass tourism, also practiced in the interior.
Nature Tourism
Core values are landscape, climate, wildlife, vegetation, and aesthetic, educational, or scientific interest. It takes place in rural, depopulated areas, or areas not too densely populated. It has different branches:
- Mountain Tourism: Shares applications with sports tourism and rural tourism.
- River Tourism: Takes place on board a vessel, complemented by other activities (rivers).
- Green or Eco-Tourism: Has
Waste Management and Sustainable Energy Consumption
The Problem of Waste
Population growth and industrialization have led to a large increase in the volume of urban and industrial solid waste. These are divided into:
- Urban: From domestic activities, businesses, healthcare, etc.
- Industrial: The largest producers of industrial wastes are the chemical industry and mining.
- Rural: Primarily includes agricultural and livestock waste.
Waste generation depends on the standard of living and level of development. The composition of municipal solid waste varies.
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The 3ari Sector in Europe
The European Transport is modern and efficient.
Road Transport
A network of highways and roads, forced to build infrastructures.
Railways
Railways lost control of goods, passengers are important.
Naval Transport
Merchant fleets are important at sea, among the world’s most active. River waterways and rivers are also significant.
Air Transport
Passengers cause major airport congestion.
Domestic trade is conducted on a priority basis between countries that are part of the EU. The EU
Read MoreUnderdeveloped Countries: Challenges and Development
Features of Underdeveloped CountriesIncome DisparityPer capita income, while an imperfect indicator, is used to rank countries based on development. It doesn’t fully address quality of life, but there’s a clear link between purchasing power and living standards. The World Bank categorizes economies by gross national product per capita: low-income, middle-income, and high-income. Income inequality is stark between rich and poor nations, exceeding disparities within countries. While vast, these |